ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23054, 3 December 1936, Page 8

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

“ Sport.” Lauder.—The return was £2 17s 6d. “Inquirer.” Balclutha.—The film scenario should be addressed to the manager, New Zealand Tourist and PublicityDepartment Studio, Miramar, Wellington. “ Constant Reader.” Cromwell.—ln the absence of any special provision promoters' shares would, in the event of liquidation, rank equally with those held by ordinary holders. “ XXXX,” Ettrick.—J. W. Jennings rode Queen of Song in this year's Melbourne Cup. W. Cooper rode Smuggler and R. Smith rode Diamond in the Grand National. " Parnassus,” Mornington.—A Press Association telegram from Blenheim published in the Otago Daily Times on November 6 contained particulars of the model public works camp at Kaikoura, where 200 men were located. This is probably the article to which you refer. ” Inquirer,” Waitahuna.—The specimens were a male and a female Longicorn beetle, one of the wood-boring species. The grub lives in wood, generally in dead trees. To counteract the attacks of any wood-boring beetle a coating of creasote oil is most effective. ■' Interested,” Otago.—The wife of a man on sustenance may have a sum not exceeding £SOO in the bank without affecting the husband’s right to relief. In such a case the husband would not have any amount to his credit. A man may receive the invalid pension if he has no money and his wife has a credit bank balance not exceeding £SOO. “ Reader,” North-East Valley.—The approximate length of the Egllnton Valley tunnel is 4000 feet. .The mountain has been pierced to a distance of 300 feet. In view of the experience gained during last winter it would be risky to hazard even a guess regarding the tune at which the work will be completed. The air in the tunnel is conditioned by means of mechanicallydriven fans.